Lagos government arrests 45 beggars in multiple operations
The Lagos State Government has apprehended 45 beggars, including adults and minors, in separate enforcement operations across the state. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, shared details of the arrests in Oshodi, Agege, and CMS. The operations targeted both adults and children found begging in these areas. Clearance efforts are also ongoing in other parts of Lagos.
What happened
- Tokunbo Wahab stated that 22 beggars were arrested in Oshodi and Agege, including adults and a few teenagers.
- An additional 14 adults and nine children were apprehended at CMS during the exercise.
- The enforcement operations were part of ongoing efforts to address begging and related issues in Lagos.
- Clearance operations are also being conducted in Admiralty Way, Lekki, and Addo Road, Ajah.
- The Lagos State Government has intensified its environmental enforcement activities across the state.
